Drugs Targeting Central Gabaergic Systems Flashcards
Disulfiram
Tx of Alcohol Dependence
Side effects of these drugs include: amnesia, daytime sedation, disinhibition, bizarre behavior ( hallucinations); in the absence of other drugs this is not lethal ,
benzodiazepenes
Midazolam ( Versed)
Benzodiazepines
these drugs also decrease the release of GABA
Benzodiazepines
Secobarbital
Barbiturate
Flumazenil
Benzodiazepine Antagonist
Diazepam ( Valium)
Benzodiazepines
Clonazepam ( Klonopin)
Benzodiazepines
Oxazepam
Benzodiazepines
Temazepam
Benzodiazepines
Zaleplon ( Sonata)
Other Hypnotic Drugs ( Benzo Like)
Pentobarbital ( Nembutal )
Barbiturate
MOA of these drugs : binding to receptor increases the affinity of GABA for its receptor
Ethanol, Benzodiazepines, and barbiturates
Ramelteon ( Rozerem)
Other Hypnotic Drugs ( Melatonin Receptor Agonist)
actions of this class of drugs includes : CNS depression, respiratory depression, enzyme induction
barbiturates